Love Begets Love

Charles drove them into one of his condo units. Jeremy used a cap and sunglasses to hide his face. The last thing they wanted was for somebody to find out.

Charles led Jeremy into the master’s bedroom. Jeremy nervously stood near the foot of the bed, not knowing what to do, while Charles started to remove his own clothes. How he wanted for this moment for so long. It has been a year since they’ve known each other and for a man who has needs, it took a lot of patience and effort not to touch his young lover like this. Surely they shared a lot of intimate moments. But those moments never went beyond intimate kisses. Charles knew that unlike him, Jeremy is still very young and inexperienced. He does not want to push things with Jeremy. So all the time, he was contented in just relieving himself on his own. And of course, all the time, Cleo is around or is nearby. It was really a relief that they usually met in their secret open place and not in a bedroom. And if he can no longer take it, he would take occasional relief from other acquaintances who also wanted him. But those instances had been very few. He was even surprised of himself in mastering self control. He was never this faithful to his lovers before.

Charles was so consumed in his desire that he started kissing Jeremy passionately. He started removing his upper garments. Though Jeremy was not preventing him, he was also not responding to Charles. He just led Charles in his ministrations. It was for a while before Charles realized that his lover is trembling in his arms. He stopped and looked at him. “Angel… a- a re you okay?”

“Y- yeah…” Jeremy replied. But he did not look at Charles.

“No… you’re not…. Y- you don’t want this…”

“No! It’s not that! Charles I want this! I… I just don’t know how… I’m afraid… T- they say it could be painful… I want you… but….” Tears were already forming in his eyes.

“Oh… I- I’m so sorry angel…. I should have thought about this… It’s your first time… I… I will try to make this fine… okay?... I’ll be very gentle… I promise… B- but if you feel anytime that you no longer want to do this…. Just tell me, okay? We will stop… no questions asked… I promise….”

Jeremy nodded. “I love you…”

“And I love you too….so much…”

After removing all their clothes, Charles gently laid his lover on the bed. He took the lube and coated his fingers.

“This will be a little uncomfortable… I’ll try to make this right… just relax…” Charles carefully inserted his finger. When he felt that Jeremy is ready, he added another, then another. All the time, all he could ever think of was how lucky and blessed he was. Jeremy is all his now. Only his. Jeremy is going to bear his child. His future heir. If only he could marry Jeremy now, he will do it. But he knew that since Jeremy is just seventeen, they still needed his father’s consent for the marriage to be valid. It was really ironic in their society. A clear picture as to how parents or guardians can clearly abuse their authority over their minor children. While young men and women can get married at a very early age of fourteen, the condition is that while they are in the ages of fourteen to twenty, their parents, or guardians, are the ones who gives their consent on the marriage, not the minor. It is only when the minor turns twenty-one when he or she can decide freely who to marry.

A lot of things could happen, they both knew that. Though Jeremy knew his father loves him so much, he would never allow him to marry a Montgomery. Gregory made that very clear yesterday. And if his father finds out about his relationship with Charles sooner, Gregory would do everything to keep them apart. So they were left with no other choice.

“I love you so much… I am yours, forever…” Charles whispered into Jeremy as he started to push himself in.

“I… am… yours… too…” Jeremy replied. It hurt… no matter how he willed himself to relax. But he wants this… He has never been so sure of this.

“Focus on me, angel…I will try to make this bearable for you… as possible..” Charles did all he could to be gentle. Which was really hard considering the passion and desire that he has for Jeremy.

After some time, Charles was able to reach his climax. He gently pulled himself out of his lover. He never felt such satisfaction before. It was truly different if you make love with the one you truly love.

Jeremy was very exhausted, but happy. They have consummated their love.

Charles stood to get some wet cloth, then wiped himself and Jeremy. It was then that he saw small spots of blood on the sheets. “Oh... angel, I’m so sorry if I hurt you….” He felt so guilty.

“Charles… It’s okay… I’m okay…. It was supposed to happen… You were so gentle…” Jeremy tried to comfort him. “I’m happy it was you…and I just want it to be you… forever…”

“I love you angel… I promise… I will love you forever…” Charles said as he laid next to his lover and covered themselves with the blanket. Charles laid on his back and scooted Jeremy next to him. Jeremy draped his arm around Charles and laid his head on Charles’ chest.

They slept for sometime until they were awakened by Jeremy’s phone. Charles took the phone and gave it to Jeremy. It was Cleo.

“He- hello…” Jeremy answered sleepily.

“Jeremy! Where are you?!” Cleo is shouting on the other end. He was dead worried.

“Cleo…I- I’m with… Charles…”

“Tell me where you are and I’m coming to get you, now!”

“Cleo… C- Charles will….”

“No! I mean it, Jeremy! How dare you go out without me! Tell me where you are and I’m coming to get you now!”

That was the first time Jeremy heard Cleo got mad. He does not wasn’t for Cleo to accompany him. Because he knew that he would not approve of his plans.

“Cleo, please…. I will call you soon… I will tell you… j- just give me some time with Charles, please….I beg you…”

“Jeremy…” Cleo’s voice lowered… “Okay, thirty minutes. I’ll give you thirty minutes more… and I’m coming to get you…”

“Thank you! Thank you Cleo! I love you!” Jeremy said as he hung up on him.

Charles started to leave the bed.

“Charles… where are you going?...” Jeremy asked.

“I… Cleo…” Charles stopped, then realized what Jeremy wanted.

“Come back to bed… w- we still have thirty minutes….” Jeremy smiled mischievously.

“Y- you mean…”

“Yes… I want you to take me again… we don’t have much time… you have to get me pregnant…. Before my dad finds out about us….”

“But… y- you’re…”

“I’m okay… I can handle another round… we won’t be seeing each other for some time… we had rested… j- just be gentle…okay?”

“You don’t have to tell me that angel… I would never hurt you intentionally.”
They made love again. It was still painful for Jeremy. But they have no time to spare. After their second round, they shared a bath together.

Cleo arrived to pick him up as expected.

Of course, Jeremy could not hide anything from Cleo. It was obvious from Jeremy’s discomfort in sitting and the wet hair, what had happened. Jeremy spent the night with Charles without Cleo’s knowledge. It was only early morning, when Cleo checked on Jeffrey that he discovered he was missing.

Cleo was giving him a hard stare. He haven’t spoken a word. He felt that Charles and Jeffrey betrayed his trust.

“Cleo, please…. I- I-m sorry…. B- but this the only way…Please try to understand…”

“I was so disappointed in you, Jeremy…”

“Cleo…Please don’t get mad… please…”

There was a long silence. Cleo can’t get mad at his ward for so long. That was his weakness. He loves Jeremy and he was supposed to understand him.

“As soon as we arrive home, go to your room and rest. You don’t want your father to get suspicious.”

Jeremy smiled upon hearing this. He knew that Cleo is starting to forgive him. “Thank you…”

Jeremy went directly to his room and slept, as Cleo instructed. It was already dark when he heard Cleo waking him up.

“Cleo…” Jeremy was all smiles. Despite all the tiredness and soreness that he felt, he was happy.

“Wake up. Your father has arrived… and your grandfather….”

Upon hearing this, Jeremy became suddenly very much awake. He never liked his proud and strict grandfather, who always wanted everybody to obey him like servants. Even his father feared him.

“W-what is he doing here?”

“I don’t know…Your cousin Gael is also with him.”

“Of all the timing in the world… why now?... “

“C’mon. Hurry up… your father will be calling for you soon.”

Jeremy knew he had no time to spare. His grandfather would not want it if he arrives late on the dinner table.

Jeremy quickly took a bath and dressed. On his way down, he passed by his father’s study, and he heard two angry voices.

“I am not allowing my son to marry that old man, father! For heaven’s sake, he is even older than I am!” He heard his father argued. Son?... Old man?.... marry?.... They are talking about him!

“Listen to me, Gregory, he has vast wealth… and is willing to give us everything in exchange for Jeremy’s hand in marriage… He is the richest man in this country and I could not afford to lose him!” His grand father replied.

“Uncle, he is only fifty years old… He is not that old… just think of our family’s fortune… Jeremy could just give him one heir… then we could arrange for the divorce… then Jeremy could be free….Trust grandpa…he knows what’s best for Jeremy.”

“He is my son, father! Not your son, my son! My only son! I solely will decide on my son’s well being! I mean it! Now if you have nothing more to say, this conversation is over!”

Jeremy saw his father leave the room. He was terrified at first. But when he heard his father’s words, he was relieved to know that his father would not allow his grandfather to decide for him. He felt a sudden pang of guilt for doing what he did yesterday. He betrayed his father’s trust.

He was lost in his thoughts that he did not see his cousin Gael approached him.

“Hello, cousin… How long have you been standing here?” Gael asked accusingly.

“Gael…” Jeremy was dumbfounded. He didn’t see his cousin coming.

“I bet you heard everything… don’t rejoice yet, dear cousin… you know grand father very well. What grandpa wants… grandpa gets…”

“My dad won’t allow it…”

“Maybe for now… little cousin… But what if… I tell him about your little secret?”

“W- what do you mean?...” Jeremy was stunned to react.

“I know your little secret…I have my spies…and just wait until grandfather and Uncle Gregory finds out about Charles Montgomery…”
“No, you wouldn’t dare!” Jeremy was terrified.

“My beautiful cousin… you were so unreacheable…. Everybody’s dream… and you were very well protected and well loved… but what will Uncle Gregory say if he finds out that his fragile beauty is no longer that innocent?...”

“W- what do you want?” Jeremy asked. Of course his cousin wants something in exchange for his secret.

“Now, we are getting somewhere… I’ve always looked at you from afar… admired your beauty and elegance… I’ve always longed to touch you… and have you…” He whispered into Jeremy’s ears.

“No… w-w –we’re cousins…” Jeffrey could not believe what he heard from Gael. He never thought his cousin was harboring a forbidden desire on him. Gael is already 23. He always looked up to him as his older brother.

He felt Gael kissing him. And he was so afraid to move. “Please… Gael…stop…” He hated that kiss. He hated his cousin’s touch. It was so wrong…

“Tell me to stop again and I will reveal your little secret.” Gael whispered again.

Then Gael felt something pressed at his back.

“Continue what you’re doing and I won’t hesitate to pull the trigger.” Gael heard the stern voice order. He turned to face a very furious Cleo. “Lay one hand on Jeremy again and you will regret the day you live!”

Gael loosened his hold on Jeremy. “Relax… he’s my cousin... and I was just excited to see him… right, Jeremy?” Gael looked at Jeremy with threats clear in his eyes.

Jeremy answered nervously. “Yeah… e- everything is fine…”

Cleo looked at the two. And Jeremy looked at him pleadingly not to make a scene.

“I’ll see you at the dinner table, little cousin.” Gael said as he smirked and walked away.

“A- are you okay?” Cleo wasted not time to ask his ward.

“No… I- I’m not okay…. Everything’s not okay…. He knows… He knows about Charles… Cleo… and he threatened to tell my dad….”

“Shh… it’s okay… we’ll figure something… I promise….”

TBC